27" MSI Optix MAG271C gaming monitor performance benchmarks: response, input and full specs review

The MSI Optix MAG271C is a relatively new monitor. For the extremely fast frame rates, the MSI Optix MAG271C has a maximum refresh rate of 144 Hz that allows smoother gameplay. The MSI Optix MAG271C has the Display Port and this is essential for NVIDIA cards to work with AMD FreeSync. For graphics color quality, the MSI Optix MAG271C has an excellent color depth of 8 -bit, resulting in smoother gradients and more accurate colors. The monitor panel has good viewing angles and offers better contrast and colors than TN panels. With the AMD FreeSync support, this monitor is compatible with both AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards. The monitor has a VESA mount. MSI Optix MAG271C has an excellent contrast ratio of 3000 : 1. In terms of pixel density, the MSI Optix MAG271C has an low density of 81 pixels-per-inch, resulting in pixelated text and picture quality. The brightness of MSI Optix MAG271C is lower than other monitors. For the average response rate, the MSI Optix MAG271C scores 12 ms, which can cause motion blurring due to ineffective synchronization with the high refresh rate. Graphically demanding games may cause frame drops outside the adative refresh rate of 48 Hz. MSI Optix MAG271C has a total input lag of 21.5 ms, which is bad among the competition. The minimum response rate of MSI Optix MAG271C is 5 ms, which is can cause ghosting effects.

 27" MSI Optix MAG271C gaming monitor performance benchmarks: response, input and full specs review
Brand MSI
Year 2018
Model Optix MAG271C
Size 27"
Minimum Refresh Rate 48Hz
Maximum Refresh Rate 144Hz
AMD FreeSync Yes
NVIDIA G-Sync No
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel Type VA
Pixel Density 81 ppi
Minimum Response Time 5ms
Average Response Time 12ms
Total Response + Input Lag 21.5ms
Maximum Brightness 300 cd/m^2
Price $ 400.0
VESA Mount Yes
Native Color Depth 8 bit
Static Contrast Ratio 3000 : 1
Display Port Yes
Overall Combination Score 71.3/100 Very Good

Specifications

27" MSI Optix MAG271C 3D

3DNo

27" MSI Optix MAG271C Brand, series, model

BrandMSI
ModelOptix MAG271C

27" MSI Optix MAG271C Camera

CameraNo

27" MSI Optix MAG271C Connectivity

Connectivity2 x USB 2.0 (downstream) , 1 x USB 2.0 (upstream) , 2 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out

27" MSI Optix MAG271C Dimensions, weight and color

ColorsBlack
Depth with stand225.2 mm (millimeters) 22.52 cm (centimeters) 8.8661 in (inches) 0.7388 ft (feet)
Height with stand451.8 mm (millimeters) 45.18 cm (centimeters) 17.7874 in (inches) 1.4823 ft (feet)
Weight with stand5.6 kg (kilograms) 12.35 lbs (pounds)
Width with stand612 mm (millimeters) 61.2 cm (centimeters) 24.0945 in (inches) 2.0079 ft (feet)

27" MSI Optix MAG271C Display

Aspect ratio1.778:116:9
BacklightW-LED
Brightness300 cd/m² (candela per square meter)
CoatingAnti-glare/Matte
Colors16777216 colors 24 bits
DCI P390 % (percent)
Diagonal685.8 mm (millimeters) 68.58 cm (centimeters) 27 in (inches) 2.25 ft (feet)
Dynamic contrast100000000 : 1
FRCNo
Height336.312 mm (millimeters) 33.6312 cm (centimeters) 13.2406 in (inches) 1.1034 ft (feet)
Horizontal viewing angle178 ° (degrees)
Minimum response time1 ms (milliseconds) 0.0010 s (seconds)
Panel bit depth8 bits
Panel typeVA
Pixel density81 ppi (pixels per inch) 32 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Pixel pitch0.311 mm (millimeters) 0.0311 cm (centimeters) 0.0123 in (inches) 0.001 ft (feet)
Radius of curvature1800 mm (millimeters) 180 cm (centimeters) 70.8661 in (inches) 5.9055 ft (feet)
Resolution1920 x 1080 pixels Full HD / 1080p
Size class27 in (inches)
Static contrast3000 : 1
Vertical viewing angle178 ° (degrees)
Width597.888 mm (millimeters) 59.7888 cm (centimeters) 23.5389 in (inches) 1.9616 ft (feet)
sRGB115 % (percent)

27" MSI Optix MAG271C Ergonomics

Backward tilt20 ° (degrees)
Forward tilt5 ° (degrees)
Forward/backward tiltYes
Height adjustmentNo
Landscape/portrait pivotNo
Left/right swivelNo
Removable standYes
VESA interface100 x 100 mm
VESA mountYes

27" MSI Optix MAG271C Features

FeaturesAMD FreeSync technology, Flicker-free technology, Low Blue LightMSI Remote Display App

27" MSI Optix MAG271C Frequencies

Horizontal frequency (digital)55.3 kHz - 162 kHz (kilohertz)
Vertical frequency (digital)48 Hz - 144 Hz (hertz)

27" MSI Optix MAG271C Operating and storage conditions

Operating humidity10 % - 80 % (percent)
Operating temperature10 °C - 40 °C (degrees Celsius) 50 °F - 104 °F (degrees Fahrenheit)

27" MSI Optix MAG271C Power supply and consumption

110V100 V - 120 V (volts)
220V220 V - 240 V (volts)
Alternating current frequency50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz)
Power consumption (average)48 W (watts)
Power consumption (off)0.3 W (watts)
Power consumption (sleep)0.5 W (watts)

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Our Verdict. MSI’s latest Optix screen is a bit of an enigma, although it features an impressive spec list, the lack of availability right now, damages the overall accessibility of it.

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Map1234 6 years ago
Question Does the MSI optix mag271c support 120 hz over hdmi
My laptop only has hdmi as a video output and I want to by the MSI optix mag271c does it support 120hz at 1080p over hdmi
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